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Law Commentary is a blog that covers legal news and analysis, with a focus on Utah law. Their posts cover a range of legal topics, including business law, family law, and criminal law.
Law Commentary » Utah
4d ago
Nine couples in California have come together to file a joint lawsuit against in vitro fertilization provider Ovation Fertility in Newport Beach, California. The couples say that workers at the fertility clinic’s lab knowingly passed on nonviable embryos to be implanted in patients, despite knowing that the embryos were not ..read more
Law Commentary » Utah
4d ago
The family of Ralph Yarl, a Black teenager from Kansas City, Missouri, has filed a lawsuit against Andrew Lester, a white homeowner who shot Yarl multiple times after he accidentally rang the wrong doorbell. The lawsuit, filed on Monday in the Clay County Circuit Court, also names the HOA of ..read more
Law Commentary » Utah
4d ago
Renowned hip-hop artist and producer Madlib is facing legal action over the unauthorized use of the animated character "Lord Quas." The lawsuit, filed by artist Keith Griego, alleges that Lord Quas was created specifically for the cover of Madlib's 1999 single "Microphone Mathematics." Griego claims that Madlib has since used ..read more
Law Commentary » Utah
4d ago
The Biden administration has taken a significant step towards fulfilling a key campaign promise made by President Joe Biden in 2019. Attorney General Merrick Garland announced a proposal to reclassify marijuana as a Schedule III controlled substance. This move could have substantial legal and social implications, reflecting a shift in ..read more
Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao Sentenced to Four Months in Prison for Money Laundering Violations
Law Commentary » Utah
4d ago
On Tuesday, Changpeng Zhao, the former chief executive of Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, was sentenced to four months in prison after pleading guilty to charges of violating U.S. anti-money laundering laws. The sentence was handed down by U.S. District Judge Richard Jones in Seattle. Zhao, often referred to ..read more
Law Commentary » Utah
4d ago
HomeServices of America, a subsidiary of Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway, is now embroiled in a new proposed class-action lawsuit filed in Miami federal court. This lawsuit accuses the real estate brokerage of engaging in practices that allegedly inflate the cost of buying homes in the United States. This legal challenge ..read more
Law Commentary » Utah
4d ago
Philips has agreed to a settlement exceeding $1 billion to resolve lawsuits involving thousands of individuals who allege they were harmed by the company’s breathing machines. These devices, used for sleep apnea and ventilation, were found to potentially release toxic particles and fumes, posing severe health risks to users. The ..read more
Law Commentary » Utah
2w ago
Multiple lawsuits have been filed against a commercial truck driver and his employer after the truck struck a school bus. The accident killed two individuals and injured many others in the Hays Consolidated Independent School District. The fatal crash happened on March 22 in Austin, Texas. The school bus was ..read more
Law Commentary » Utah
2w ago
Universal Pictures has reached a settlement in a lawsuit filed by two men, Peter Michael Rosza and Conor Woulfe. The plaintiffs accused Universal of deceptive advertising practices related to the film "Yesterday." The settlement was confirmed on Friday as attorneys for both parties informed the court of their agreement, although ..read more
Law Commentary » Utah
2w ago
Casting Networks, a prominent talent listing service, is currently embroiled in a proposed class action lawsuit filed in Los Angeles Superior Court. The suit accuses the company of exploiting actors by charging them fees for audition opportunities, a practice alleged to violate a California law aimed at protecting performers from ..read more